"Cold Casting" is a simple technique using fine metal, stone or wood powder (usually -325 mesh) to create objects that duplicate the look and feel of "hot" foundry castings, without the expense and danger of working with molten materials in a foundry. Cold casting Bronze, Copper and Tin are the most popular metals used for this purpose. However, cold casting s also done with porcelain, limestone and marble. These are popular for a stone or ceramic finish, with wood flour being used for a wood effect on furniture and moldings. The cold casting powders are added to a resin binder such as KastEZ or AquaClear resin.
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Cold Casting Metal Parts
Using cold casting techniques to replace metal parts and handles.
Duplicating a Porcelain Insulator
Duplicating a porcelain insulator to restore old stern wheeler ship.
Bonded Metal Torso Castings
Cast life molds in a variety of metal finishes from bronze to many others.
Cold Casting Mixed Materials
Recreating an antique glass and cast bronze doorknob.
Associated Products
KastEZ Resin
KastEZ Resin is an opaque resin used in bonding metal and stone powders.
Copper Powder
Copper powder is an excellent choice when combined with resin, for furniture inlaying.
Brass Powder
Brass powder makes a brilliant cold casting surface when polished
AquaClear Resin
This is a water clear resin which is also excellnt to use for cold casting.